* thuds *

We made an offer on the house this morning. Keep your fingers crossed for us! :)

Photos are here.

We would pull up the carpets. There are finished hardwood floors throughout the house where carpet has been put down. And obviously, a good portion of the wallpaper is dated. But that can be done gradually as we have time and money.

When we walked in, it immediately had that cozy, multi-generation gathering feeling. This house has been in the same family since it was built. The current owner is a woman just shy of 80. Until recently, she shared the home with her mother (who just recently passed at age 102). And it's been well cared for.

It's a wonderful size in a pretty neighborhood that abutts a beautiful, huge park.

I really hope we get it. :) Erich's mom thinks we should write a personal letter to the owner expressing how we're starting our life together, and just see ourselves going forward in such a wonderful home. I'm seriously considering writing it tonight.